Pelco says Tech Data will distribute its product line to IT resellers through its Physical Security Specialized Business Unit (SBU) and includes Canada. Tech Data said March 12 it will offer IT resellers access to a broad array of Pelco IP products and the expanded channel is intended to provide additional support to the increasing demand for advanced IP security systems.

Next-generation security chiefs are emerging as security systems merge with IT. The new breed has training, credentials, and technology know-how. Security people are also growing more finance-savvy so they can successfully make their pitches to their bosses for dwindling corporate funds. But are IT vendors changing their tunes in concert with their security customers?

Vortechs Electronics Design Ltd., a Coquitlam, British Columbia-based security and home automation products installation service, grew and prospered, along with many of the other system integrators in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, when times were good. But economic conditions have deteriorated since then and Vortechs, like most other companies in the security business, is feeling the pinch.

Ingersoll Rand Security has announced that its new narrow stile Falcon 24 Series and wide stile 25 Series exit devices provide a perfect fit for and handle some of the toughest door traffic challenges possible.

Installation focus:Home Security 2.0
Extending traditional monitored home security by adding broadband and cellular connectivity, and the advantages of remote home monitoring and home control. Traditional home security companies are offering a host of enhanced services to their customers. Where does this put the broadband and telecommunications companies with large customer bases?

Technology focus:Biometrics:
SP&T News looks at the technology some gaming operations are considering to tackle the issue of problem gambling. Facial recognition software could be the answer to helping casinos spot self-declared gambling addicts.